Tournament Rules

BNP Paribas embraces mix gender equality, participants should treat opponents and the referees respectfully on and off the field.

Tournament Structure

32 Teams in knockout doubles format
Week 1: Top half of draw matches
Week 2: Bottom half of draw matches
Referees to assist with rules and match officiating

Preliminary Round Match Format

First to 10 points
12-minute time limit per match
Sudden death point at 9-9 or if scores tied at time limit

Finals Series Format (Quarter Finals onwards)

Traditional tennis scoring system
Detailed finals format to be confirmed
⁠Match duration extended

Essential Padel Rules

Ball Play

Ball must bounce on court before hitting walls/fences
During serve: Ball may hit wall after bounce but never the fence
Regular play: Ball may hit both walls and fences

Serving Guidelines

Cross-court serve required
Ball must bounce before hitting below waist height
Two serve attempts allowed
Ball must not hit side fence after bounce on serve
Server must remain behind service line

General Play

Double hits are prohibited
Safety wrist strap mandatory
Net contact (body/racket/accessories) results in immediate point loss

Additional Tournament Guidelines

Warm-up limited to 3 minutes
Official tournament balls provided
Referee decisions are final
Appropriate court attire required

Fair Play

Respect all officials and opponents
Call your own lines honestly
Maintain sportsmanlike conduct

Note: Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rules as needed. All changes will be communicated to participants.

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